Frequently asked questions

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Here you will find answers to the questions we are often asked. If you want to know something that isn't covered here or on the website, please send us your query using the contact form on the right and we will try to answer it. ​

How many people are employed in the pharmaceutical industry?

Where can I find information on over-the-counter medicines?

We are the trade association representing companies engaged in research, development, manufacturing and marketing of prescription medicines and therefore we do not represent the views of the manufacturers of over-the-counter medicines (OTCs). You should contact the Proprietary Association of Great Britain (PAGB) for information about OTC medicines. For more information visit www.pagb.co.uk.

Where can I find information on medical devices/medical equipment/hospital supplies?

We are the trade association representing companies engaged in research, development, manufacturing and marketing of prescription medicines. For more specific information on medical device or equipment companies, you should contact The Association of British Healthcare Industries at www.abhi.org.uk

I used to receive a copy of the Data Sheet Compendium, how can I get a copy?

How do I get information about taking part in a clinical trial?

Most of the ABPI’s Research Affiliates are involved in clinical trials and the list is available on the Research Affiliates membership list page. If you have an interest in a particular disease or condition, patients groups are a good source of information and they may be able to put you in contact with the organisations involved in the clinical trials currently being carried out. For more information see the Links section.

There are numerous clinical trials databases where you can to search for trials. A small selection includes:

How can I report a side effect associated with my medication?

Is it possible for individuals to become members of the ABPI, or is membership only open to companies?

ABPI is governed by a Constitution which currently does not allow individuals to join the ABPI. However, once a company, partnership or LLP has joined the Association, we work closely with that member’s individual staff across a range of activities to ensure they are informed about our activities and that we engage with them as best suits their own organisation,

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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales
(registered number 09826787) and its registered office is at
7th Floor Southside,105 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QT.
Telephone +44 (0) 207 9303477

The Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) was established by The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry to operate the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry independently of the ABPI. The PMCPA is a division of ABPI which is a company registered in England and Wales (registered number 09826787) with its registered office at 7th Floor, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QT.

The Office of Health Economics (OHE) is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (registered number 09848965) and its registered office is at 7th Floor Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QT. OHE provides independent research, advisory and consultancy services on policy implications and economic issues within the pharmaceutical, health care and biotechnology sectors.